Australian Visas are the focus of this part of our guide to emigrating to Australia…
There are different types of visa available for emigrating to Australia depending on how long you plan to stay there and what you’ll be doing there. These are the main types:
The skilled independent visa is a residency visa for those with skills and qualifications in demand. You’re not required to have an employer to sponsor you to obtain one but a test will need to be passed (which assesses your qualifications, experience, aptitude, etc.). An alternative is a business visa, which doesn’t require you to pass a points test so long as you’re sponsored by an employer.
A working holiday visa provides those aged between 18 and 31 the opportunity to remain in Australia for up to 12 months (extensions are possible though). These are primarily aimed at travelers / backpackers though and working rights are restricted to incidental employment of up to 6 months per employer to supplement your stay.
Retirement visas are designed for self-funded retirees who are over 55 years of age, have no dependants (other than a spouse who can be any age), and who want to reside in Australia during their retirement years. It gives you permission to reside in the country for up to four years, at which time you are required to apply for new one.
To be granted a visa to study in Australia you’re required to be fully enrolled in an Australian academic institution and receive a Confirmation of Enrollment (which is issued after tutition fees have been paid in full). Those planning to also undertake any form of employment should apply for one with an accompanying right of ‘permission to work’.
Australian partner visas allow the spouse, fiance, or partner of those permanently residing in Australia (including immigrants) to also live and work in the country. Family visas can be obtained to get the same rights for dependent children and relatives.
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